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IN LOVING MEMORY OF Edna Jennings
Edna
Jennings
Oct 15, 1931 — Jul 9, 2016
Edna Jennings' Obituary
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Edna was the eldest of thirteen children blessed to be born to Carl Sr.
and Sophia Jennings of Holdenville, OK. she grew up working on the family
farm and attending school at Unity School in Holdenville and in Wewoka, OK.
She graduated high school from Douglas High School at Wewoka, OK. Edna
accepted Christ at an early age and was baptized at Unity Baptist Church of
Holdenville, in the community known as Unity.
She moved to Oklahoma City in 1957 and became employed at St. Anthony's
Hospital. The longest position she held while working there was titled Scrub
Technician, known today as Surgical Technician. Edna retired from St. Anthony's
in 1995 ending a 38 year career there. Edna enjoyed family gatherings,
gardening, and cooking. She united with Saint Luke Baptist Church in 2003.
She was a regular participant at the Spencer Senior Center for many years
where she made lots of new friends and became re-acquainted with some old friends.
Edna is preceded in death by one infant brother and sister; her father,
mother, two brothers Harold and Hubert, Sr., and one sister; Lola Woods. She
leaves to cherish her memories; her brothers; Carl (Barbara) Jennings, Jr.
Adrian (Lois) Jennings, Linda Barnett, Glenda (Booker)Smith; of special mention:
a nephew, Hubert Jennings Jr. and a host of nieces and nephews; one each great-
great niece and nephew, cousins, church family and friends.
A Special Thanks to Monica Jennings, Connie Moore and Carolyn Philpot;
and the staff at Valir Hospice, especially, Trina, Robin, Heather, Emily and
Amy for their caring assistance that allowed Edna to remain in her home as
long as she did. Also, Harrah Nursing Center for the care and kindness they
showed to Edna and her family during her brief stay there before the Lord called
her home to be with Him.
Edna was the eldest of thirteen children blessed to be born to Carl Sr.
and Sophia Jennings of Holdenville, OK. she grew up working on the family
farm and attending school at Unity School in Holdenville and in Wewoka, OK.
She graduated high school from Douglas High School at Wewoka, OK. Edna
accepted Christ at an early age and was baptized at Unity Baptist Church of
Holdenville, in the community known as Unity.
She moved to Oklahoma City in 1957 and became employed at St. Anthony's
Hospital. The longest position she held while working there was titled Scrub
Technician, known today as Surgical Technician. Edna retired from St. Anthony's
in 1995 ending a 38 year career there. Edna enjoyed family gatherings,
gardening, and cooking. She united with Saint Luke Baptist Church in 2003.
She was a regular participant at the Spencer Senior Center for many years
where she made lots of new friends and became re-acquainted with some old friends.
Edna is preceded in death by one infant brother and sister; her father,
mother, two brothers Harold and Hubert, Sr., and one sister; Lola Woods. She
leaves to cherish her memories; her brothers; Carl (Barbara) Jennings, Jr.
Adrian (Lois) Jennings, Linda Barnett, Glenda (Booker)Smith; of special mention:
a nephew, Hubert Jennings Jr. and a host of nieces and nephews; one each great-
great niece and nephew, cousins, church family and friends.
A Special Thanks to Monica Jennings, Connie Moore and Carolyn Philpot;
and the staff at Valir Hospice, especially, Trina, Robin, Heather, Emily and
Amy for their caring assistance that allowed Edna to remain in her home as
long as she did. Also, Harrah Nursing Center for the care and kindness they
showed to Edna and her family during her brief stay there before the Lord called
her home to be with Him.
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Funeral Services for Edna Jennings
Funeral Service
July
16
Saturday
St. Luke Baptist Church
Starts at 11:00 am
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